I think a lot of things that go on after an attack like this one are only cosmetic. The people wish to see the government doing something possitive, but if you are on a reasonably high state of alert already, then there is not a lot more you can do without restricting your civil leberties. This outrage will be on everyones mind for a long time and the bomb disposal teams will be on over time with suspect bombs, as happened in the UK with the IRA attacks. However like the UK, the mind of the people working and living near the bomb centre will start to forget, while keeping that little more alert. I dont think anyone will get over a shooting like that, Hungerford UK is still in shock at the loss through a mad man shooting.

Be well IAN 2411